Does MKS Instruments pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MKS Instruments employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MKS Instruments. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MKS Instruments?

83% of MKS Instruments employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MKS Instruments 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MKS Instruments?

Engineer (15) , Manager (10) , Intern (6) , Mechanical Engineer (6) , Human Resources (5) , Manufacturing Engineer (5) , Production Assembler (5) , Program Manager (5) , Technician (5) , Project Manager (4) , Senior Software Engineer (4) , Test Engineer (4) , Business Analyst (3) , Director (3) , Engineering Intern (3)

What are the pros of working at MKS Instruments according to real employee reviews?

"Good people always in the functions" ((in 45 reviews)); "Good benefits overall if you have a family" ((in 28 reviews)); "Work life Balance is good" ((in 27 reviews)); "Pay is good (..but not great)" ((in 21 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and friendly." ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MKS Instruments according to real employee reviews?

"Management is bad at everything" ((in 16 reviews)); "Employees are completely ignored when ask Upper Management for help" ((in 9 reviews)); "Your work life will depend on your direct manager and management chain." ((in 8 reviews)); "Promoted people from within to fill management positions with no training or experience." ((in 7 reviews)); "The communication is poor." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about MKS Instruments layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about MKS Instruments layoffs and their outlook for job security at MKS Instruments in 2026.

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MKS Instruments reviews

4.0

83% would recommend to a friend

(398 total reviews)

John T.C. Lee

89% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

MKS Instruments has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 398 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MKS Instruments employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

398 reviews

5.0

Nov 5, 2022

Great place to work

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work. Nice people and culture

Cons

No cons at this time

MKS Instruments Response

Thank you for providing your feedback. It is clear and to the point. And we are happy to hear it. MKS is proud of the culture of mutual respect and teamwork we have cultivated. We are thrilled that your workplace experience aligns with our cultural goals. Thank you for your unique contribution to MKS’ success. If you have any additional thoughts, please don’t hesitate to reach out to MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com.

4.0

Nov 2, 2022

Great Place to work across the globe

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with. Full autonomy of role. They were good at proving global insight and loved the tech webiners . Would recommend MKS

Cons

Limited management availability due to other priorities. Not a real big deal but nice to have

4.0

Nov 1, 2022

Co-Op Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Huge exposure for learning from talented people

Cons

Team is limited by hiring, you have to be a jack of all trades across engineering specialties

MKS Instruments Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. At MKS, We Win As A Team and one of the ways we are able to do that is by developing & engaging our people. It is great that you had the opportunity to develop and grow as a Co-Op and learned from the talented people around you. As we grow and add capabilities to the organization, there are times when employees are asked to play broader roles. Newer teams and business sometimes must do that to support growth. Our more mature businesses typically see more specialty roles. We think that allows for opportunities for all types of employees; some prefer broader roles, and some prefer more narrow or niche opportunities. If you’d like to discuss our opportunities further, please contact us at MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com.

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